hint

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /hɪnt/
• SAMPA: /hInt/

• Audio (US)

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Noun

Singular hint

Plural hints

1. (countable) A hint is a clue to a question or a puzzle.

   I really need a hint to solve this question. It is too difficult for me.

Verb

Plain form hint

Third-person singular hints

Past tense hinted

Past participle hinted

Present participle hinting

1. To suggest.

   He hinted that he wanted to marry another man.

   I will hint to Marilyn that her modeling talent is needed for the fashion show.

   Has he been hinting again that he wants to fire Josh and Ted?